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Entrepreneurship:  How many own their own business?  |
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SandraM
True Blue Farmgirl
295 Posts
Sandra
Coldwater
Michigan
USA
295 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 10 2012 : 06:48:54 AM
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Just curious.
I see a lot of etsy users.
I have occasionally sold raw wool online, and we occasinally sell breeding stock but not much more than that.
My husband has been buying wool processing equipment to start up a fiber business. It is something he has wanted to do since we started raising sheep years ago.
It looks like it is finally happening.
Curious to hear what others are doing...
Sandra
www.mittenstatesheepandwool.com |
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KansasFarmMomma
True Blue Farmgirl
91 Posts
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Posted - Jul 10 2012 : 07:24:28 AM
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I own two, my photography business and a glass etching business. My husband also owns his own farrier business and together we own our ranch. That being said I have never had any luck selling anything on etsy. I've tried glass etched products, framed photos, clean blown quail eggs, art made from horsesoes and never sold anything at all. I gave up and do most of my advertising on facebook. I know many have great success with etsy but I was not impressed.
Nicole
Farmgirl # 4209
www.bearpawphotography.weebly.com
www.KShappyhomemaker.wordpress.com
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Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2355 Posts
Karen
Meansville
Ga.
USA
2355 Posts |
Posted - Jul 10 2012 : 08:50:30 AM
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I have my own business , I have an antique store it's called " Red Barn Antiques & More". I have been open about 8 months and we just got another building next door so we can expand. I rent out booths, so the vendors price and set up their own items. It gives shoppers lots of choices as each vendor has their own taste and style. Blessings, Karen
I hope y'all have great success with your fiber business.
Create in me a pure heart,O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10
Farmgirl sister #1156
www.KKJD1.etsy.com
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knitnpickinatune
True Blue Farmgirl
1140 Posts
Sherrie
Gardena
California
USA
1140 Posts |
Posted - Jul 14 2012 : 8:22:20 PM
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I have a music store on Bonanza called "Mandolin Babe's Pickin Parlour" and I sell music books,tutorials,small instruments,strings,rosin,as well as my handcrafted fiddle,mandolin,and banjo accessories. Included is hand knit items to keep a musician warm in the winter such as arm warmers,cowls,hats,etc. It's strictly an online business.
http://www.mandolinbabe.biz
http://www.fiddlebelle.com
http://www.banjobelle.biz
http://www.celticcowgirl.me
@MandolinChick on Twitter
mando pickin,uke strummin,banjo pickin, & fiddle sawin' Farmgirl #702 |
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Farm Hen
Farmgirl in Training
39 Posts
Shannon
Salmon
Idaho
USA
39 Posts |
Posted - Jul 14 2012 : 10:26:09 PM
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I own a candy & Gift store. Just recently downsized to a co-op so we all share time and costs. Needed more time on the ranch. But am just setting up my web then etsy to direct trsffic.
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Rosemary
True Blue Farmgirl
1825 Posts
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Jul 14 2012 : 11:39:42 PM
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Speckled01
Farmgirl at Heart
7 Posts
Donna
Booneville
AR
USA
7 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2012 : 10:36:57 AM
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I have had a private practice- psychotherapy- for 15 years. Just going through the growing pains of relocating from the city to a very rural area
Donna Hunter
Arkansas
www.global-therapy.com |
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batznthebelfry
True Blue Farmgirl
1257 Posts
Michele
Athol
Ma
USA
1257 Posts |
Posted - Jul 21 2012 : 06:58:04 AM
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I have a silver smithing/ jewelry business...I had a soap business for years & closed that when glycerine soap became all the rage...would like to start that up again...mine was the old fashioned lye soap using a recipe from the 1860's.
Chickens RULE!
hen #2622
theoldbatzfarm.blogspot.com |
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SpyChicken
True Blue Farmgirl
436 Posts
Christine
Fond du Lac
WI
USA
436 Posts |
Posted - Jul 26 2012 : 07:08:38 AM
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I have a little online shop on etsy called "anna's trunk." I feature mini pillows that highlight quotations from classic literature, historical fashion, etc. I've been there almost four years now and I love it!!!
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jollyquilter
True Blue Farmgirl
251 Posts
WV
USA
251 Posts |
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LouisvilleMom
True Blue Farmgirl
246 Posts
Kathryn
Louisville
KY
USA
246 Posts |
Posted - Jul 26 2012 : 7:25:07 PM
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I own a store through Amazon and ship my stuff to their warehouses so they store, ship, deal with customers/returns. Not my passion but it is very successful!
SAHM mom to four great boys.
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delicia
True Blue Farmgirl
917 Posts
delicia
cincinnati
ohio
USA
917 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2012 : 01:47:37 AM
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These all sound really great. Kathryn what is your product?
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SandraM
True Blue Farmgirl
295 Posts
Sandra
Coldwater
Michigan
USA
295 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2012 : 05:18:47 AM
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What interesting businesses!
It is interesting to read all of the different things people are doing. I always wonder how it all got started.
Thanks for sharing!
Hopefully we will be able to get a business off the ground :)
Sandra
www.mittenstatesheepandwool.com |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2012 : 05:22:49 AM
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If you count farming a business, then I do that. I have market gardens, sheep for meat and wool, meat chickens and egg layers. Also sell goat milk and cheese. Also just opened an Etsy store where I am trying to sell my recycled jars and vases @ FatGoatsRecycledJars. Haven't sold any yet though. Also make and sell soap.
Kris
Happiness is simple.
www.kris-outbackfarm.blogspot.com |
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SandraM
True Blue Farmgirl
295 Posts
Sandra
Coldwater
Michigan
USA
295 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2012 : 05:34:06 AM
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I definatly count farming.
Any business we have looked into has been farming related!
The livestock pay for themselves. I would just like to actually make money :)
Fiber is something we are interested in.
Do you have a dairy to sell cheese?
Sandra
www.mittenstatesheepandwool.com |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2012 : 5:17:35 PM
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No. It would cost over $100,000.00 to get a grade A dairy milking room and kitchen and cheese making room. Can't do that. I just sell to friends and have a goat share where people pay so much a year for goat care and feed and they get at least a gallon of milk for so much a week. I sure wish I had the money to be able to have a grade A operation. Then I could charge and arm and a leg!
Kris
Happiness is simple.
www.kris-outbackfarm.blogspot.com |
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SandraM
True Blue Farmgirl
295 Posts
Sandra
Coldwater
Michigan
USA
295 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2012 : 5:21:04 PM
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I have heard it is difficult to start a dairy and costly.
In Michigan people have to sell goat shares to sell their milk. A woman from our homeschool group sells her milk that way.
Sandra
www.mittenstatesheepandwool.com |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - Aug 01 2012 : 5:53:39 PM
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I am working on trying to get certified to sell goat milk for pet consumption. The laws in Ga. are crazy when it come to raw milk. I do sell shares anyway. And sell cheese to. I guess I am a rebel at heart.
Kris
Happiness is simple.
www.kris-outbackfarm.blogspot.com |
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cheryl keyes
True Blue Farmgirl
468 Posts
cheryl
millinocket
maine
USA
468 Posts |
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Clee
Farmgirl in Training
17 Posts
Cindy
Hampton
VA
USA
17 Posts |
Posted - Aug 10 2012 : 5:21:02 PM
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My husband and I are co-owners of a CPR Training Business. We train for certification or re-cert. for adults, infants and children, as needed by our clients. We also teach and certify in Childcare and Babysitting Safety. Most recently, we added OSHA re-certification for medical offices.
BUT, what I'd really like to do is sell my soaked nuts...I'm currently working on a new idea with them...at farmer's markets and maybe eventually on-line. I sure would like some advice as to what direction to take (legally) due to the fact this is food I'm considering.
You can take the girl from the farm, but never the farm from the girl.
http://www.thenourishednana.blogspot.com |
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SandraM
True Blue Farmgirl
295 Posts
Sandra
Coldwater
Michigan
USA
295 Posts |
Posted - Aug 11 2012 : 06:19:25 AM
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Check with your State Food Laws.
From what I have heard every state is different and always changing.
In Michigan you use to have to have a certified kitchen to sell baked foods at farmers markets, now you do not.
I know when we were selling meat by the package we had to work with the USDA office.
The local farmers market have to work with the Health Department on some foods.
Sandra
www.mittenstatesheepandwool.com |
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smiley
True Blue Farmgirl
650 Posts
lea
pea ridge
arkansas
USA
650 Posts |
Posted - Aug 21 2012 : 04:59:06 AM
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| I own a hair salon. Love it. Between 2 teenagers, 3 stylist, a 4-H club, church and 6 acres life is never boring! |
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Lorie.Vance
True Blue Farmgirl
200 Posts
Lorie
Tampa
FL
200 Posts |
Posted - Aug 21 2012 : 07:54:27 AM
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I own my own business, it's called Integrated Logistics Solutions Group. I'd love to give up that business and just have a small farm/Ranch with some chickens, Bees, organic herbs and such. I always dreamed of a small tea Shop with a few antiques and some unique plant stuff. We'll see...
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Kammi
True Blue Farmgirl
105 Posts
Kim
Phoenix
Az
USA
105 Posts |
Posted - Aug 21 2012 : 08:30:53 AM
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My husband and I have a custom cabinet and countertop business; he is also a general contractor. With this economy, we are taking more and more smaller jobs just to keep the crew on the payroll. And I also have a quilt restoration business which is very slow right now.
We live in the city, so no livestock but a large raised garden.
Kim
Farmgirl 4256
Remember… Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well-preserved body. Instead, you should slide in sideways, glass of wine in one hand and chocolate in the other, in a body thoroughly used up, worn out and screaming “Woohooo! What a ride!”
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Penny Dyke
True Blue Farmgirl
93 Posts
Penny
East Palestine
Ohio
USA
93 Posts |
Posted - Aug 22 2012 : 05:34:14 AM
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I own an antique shop been in business for about two years its been really picking up this last year,its in part of my barn,that way I can work at home.heres a pic of the store..JPG) |
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Sabrena Orr
True Blue Farmgirl
198 Posts
Sabrena
Olympia
WA
USA
198 Posts |
Posted - Aug 22 2012 : 08:04:37 AM
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My husband and I own a fishing guide/charter business. He guides out of the rivers on the Washington Peninsula (Sol Duc, Bogashield, etc.) January - April and transitions to the Southwest WA rivers (Cowlitz, Chehalis, etc.) May - June and Sept - Dec. We run our ocean charter business out of Westport, LaPush, and Chinook (Ilwaco), WA during the summer months and fish for salmon (Kings/Silvers), Tuna, sea bass, ling cod, etc. We are a private 6-pack charter (are licensed to fish 6 people on our boat) and can easily transition to the best fishing grounds. As a family, we get out as much as we can and this summer I caught my first tuna! (I typically don't go tuna fishing because they have to go 40-50 miles offshore and that's too far for me!)
My husband's "real" job is with the State as a Marine Transportation Specialist (pretty fitting for him!) and I work for a local engineering/surveying firm as the Development Manager and Office Manager. Our lives our busy but fulfilling and we love owning a small business.
You can visit our website at wwww.washingtonwestfishing.com see if you can find my fish :0).
Sabrena, Olympia |
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